Vaughan Chamber of Commerce
In this issue...
2009 Board of Directors
Chamber Happenings
Business Achievement Awards
Let's Talk Exports
Networking Breakfast
Golf Tournament
Harmonized Tax
City Contest
GTR Economic Summit
20th Annual Business Achievement Awards Gala
Thurs. April 16th

5:30pm Networking Reception
 
7:00pm
Dinner and Awards
 
La Primavera Hospitality Centre
 
 
Let's Talk Exports
Wed. April 29th
 
11:30am - 1:15pm
Networking
 
1:15pm 
Lunch 
 
1:15pm - 2:15pm
Presentation
 
Hosted at Riviera Parque
The Chronicle Online April  2009
Dear Members,
 gerald searles
How do you define good character?  Is it by what a person says or by what they do? Possibly by their intent? Or, is your opinion developed by what others perceive to be true?
 
The easy answer is yes to all of the above. We find ouselves in an ever shifting landscape of moving targets. What is appropriate one day, does not fit the mould the next.  A casual remark one day becomes a liability a week later.  A decision made with one set of criteria on Monday suddenly turns into a quagmire with new information on Tuesday.  As business people, we have all been there. Being able to effectively draw conclusions is what most of our daily lives are all about.
 
At our AGM on March 30th, I had the good fortune to be re-elected for another term on the Board of Directors. As your Chair, I would ask that you provide me with the benefit of your feedback so that I can effectively draw conclusions on your behalf.  As valued members, you are the Chamber and without your input, we cannot make effective decisions. 
 
The Chamber has had an exciting first quarter with great events and fantastic participation from you.  I ask that you continue to develop your business by continuing to support your Chamber through your ongoing participation.  We have a number of events and opportunities upcoming. I invite you to read on for details...
 
Sincerely,
Gerald K Searles
Chairman of the Board of Directors
Welcome to the 2009 Board of Directors!
 
The Annual General Meeting was held on March 30, 2009 at Powerstream. 
 
The Honourable Perrin Beatty was the special guest speaker.  After Mr. Beatty's address, the membership in attendance duly elected the 2009 Board of Directors as:
 

Gerald K. Searles, Chair (Matcom Industrial Installations)
Peter Campitelli, Past Chair (RBC Royal Bank)
Michael Manett, First Vice Chair (Michael S. Manett Planning Services)
Mario Fallico, Treasurer (Deloitte)
Mark Falbo, Executive Director (Mircom)
Michael Nepinak, Advisor (City of Vaughan)
Alana Burrell (Living the Life Incorporated)
Phil Campione (La Primavera Hospitality and Convention Centre)
Chris Despond  (EDC)
John DiMassimo  (JDS Accufinish)
Ben Fallico  (CIBC)
Frank Falvo  (Falco Steel)
Howard Klerer (Harkel Office Furniture)
John Marano  (OnVaughan.com)
Rose Marsella (Royal LePage Your Community Realty)
Anthony Morra (TD Commercial Banking)
Fred Santini  (Ivanhoe Cambridge)
Brian Shifman  (Smart Commute North Toronto / Vaughan)
 
Welcome New Members !
 
American Express
AMEX Business Gold Card Rewards
Mr. Eric Nielson
101 McNabb Street
Markham, ON  L3R 4H8
(905) 474-8561
 
North Star Homes Inc.
Home Builder & Land Development
Mr. Frank Dodaro
361 Four Valley dr.
Concord, ON  L4K 5Z3
(905) 761-1320
 
Opa Souvlaki
Food Services
Mr. Ash Sahgal
1 Bachman Dr.
Maple, ON  L6A 3V6
(416) 471-5309
 
Pasta Quistini Inc.
Fresh Pasta Manufacturer
Ms. Elena Quistini
1700 Ormont Drive
Toronto, ON  M9L 2V4
(416) 742-3222
 
SIS Sound Light Security $ Performance
Alarms, Keyless Entry & Auto Accessories
Mr. Peter Maisuria
155 Toryork Drive
Unit # 2
Toronto, ON  M9L 1X9
(416) 740-4757
 
Tadj - Media Marketing Services
Mobile Signs & Other Marketing Products
Mr. Shurland George
2900 Langstaff Road, Unit # 16
Vaughan, ON  L4K 4R9
(905) 482-2841
 




Chamber Happenings

There were a number of great chamber and member events over the last month.  Click here to view pictures...  
 
Don't forget to visit the Events Page on our website to check out all upcoming events at the Vaughan Chamber of Commerce!
Let's Talk Exports
With Peter Hall, Vice President and Chief Economist, Export Development Canada
Let's Talk Exports is an annual, cross-Canada tour designed to provide you with the most up-to-date information available on the global economy and its implications for Canadian trade and investment opportunities. EDC and the Vaughan Chamber of Commerce are pleased to partner in bringing the 26th annual cross-Canada tour to Vaughan. 
 
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Wednesday April 29, 2009
Riviera Parque 
 
Networking:  11:30am - 12:15pm
Lunch:  12:15pm
Presentation:  1:15pm - 2:15pm
 
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business peopleNetworking Breakfast

The Vaughan Chamber of Commerce is pleased to partner with "Hotline to HR" to bring you this exciting networking and roundtable session.  Join us for power networking over breakfast and then choose 3 of 5 informative HR roundtable discussions to participate in.
 
Wednesday May 21, 2009
Dave & Busters
 
Networking & Breakfast:  7:30 - 8:30am
Roundtable Topic Discussions:  8:30 - 9:30am
 
johnny_bower30th Annual Golf Tournament
"The Final Round at Kleinburg"
With hockey legend Johnny Bower! 

Join us for the Vaughan Chamber of Commerce's 30th Annual Golf Tournament! 

Monday June 22, 2009 
Kleinburg Golf Club 
 
 
Registration & Lunch:  11:00am - 12:45pm
Shotgun Start:  1:00pm
Dinner & Silent Auction: 6:30pm
 
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The Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) applauds the bold vision exhibited in the Ontario budget through smart tax reform including what will prove to be the biggest single stimulus for the Ontario economy: sales tax harmonization.  Visit the website for further information.
Name the New City Centre Contest

The City of Vaughan has launched a public contest to give the planned downtown area a new name that captures the spirit of the City.  More than $1,000 of prizes will go to the winning entry. Plus, the winner will also go down in Vaughan's history by having a park bench named after them in the new city centre!

The downtown development will stretch along Highway 7 and be centred around Jane Street. This area will be developed to offer all the amenities of an urban lifestyle, including mixed-use residential and commercial buildings. This ambitious undertaking will not only drive economic activity and increase employment numbers within the area, it will encourage residents and businesses to think local; work, shop, dine and have fun in Vaughan's city centre.
 
The city centre needs a great name that captures the energy, the excitement, our strong sense of community. Take a moment and craft up a great name that will identify the "heart and soul" of our community.  Visit www.vaughan.ca for complete details.
Greater Toronto Region Economic Summit  

The Vaughan Chamber of Commerce is pleased to be participating in the Greater Toronto Region Economic Summit on May 7, 2009.  Co Chairs for the event are Hazel McCallion, Mayor of Mississauga and John Honderich, incoming Chair of Torstar.

Never before have leaders from private business, institutions, labour, financial services and all three levels of government come together to develop an economic strategy aimed at strengthening and reviving the Greater Toronto Region.  For further information, visit the website.
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